Minnesota has a statutory net-zero emissions target for 2050, which will require emissions reductions in the industrial sector. In 2022, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency found that gas use in the industrial sector contributed to a greater share of statewide greenhouse gas emissions than gas use in residential, commercial, and electricity generation sectors. Decarbonizing industrial gas end uses is challenging due to high heat needs, specialized equipment, and cost barriers associated with alternative technologies. Continue reading »